About Us

Problem

Government is supposed to serve the public. But in food and agriculture, a handful of powerful corporations have gained too much influence over government decisions, allowing them to shape what farmers are paid, what people pay for food, and who the system works for.

Farmers get squeezed. Workers have less power. People pay more. Rural communities lose out. Our health, environment, and animal welfare suffer, too.

Most people feel the effects, but the causes are hard to see. Farm Action exposes how corporate power shapes our food and farms—and drives change so the system works for people, not just powerful corporations.

Mission

Farm Action is a nonpartisan, farmer-led watchdog holding corporations and government accountable in food and agriculture.

Vision

We envision a fair, sustainable, and healthy food system that empowers farmers, workers, and rural communities to feed us.

Values

We believe government should serve the public—not corporate interests. We’re not afraid to challenge the outsized power of agribusiness, and we work with honesty, collaboration, and the determination to win a food system that works for everyone.

Our Approach

Farm Action focuses on corporate consolidation—tracking who holds power and how it shapes markets across food and agriculture. Our work combines the credibility of farmer-led insight, the discipline of rigorous research, and the clarity of effective public communication to build public understanding and public pressure for change.

Research and Education: Our work starts with research that exposes corporate power and tracks how it shapes markets and government action. We turn complex issues into clear, accessible reports, fact sheets, graphics, and data tools for policymakers, the press, and the public.
Coalitions and Leadership: Through coalitions and our Local Leaders program, we connect farmers and advocates, strengthen shared understanding of key issues, and gather farmer-led perspectives from the ground to inform our research and communications.
Strategic Communications: We translate complex issues into clear, compelling narratives that help the public understand what is at stake. We serve as a trusted source for national and agricultural media, elevate farmer voices through op-eds, videos, and blogs, and use social media to expand public understanding. In the past year, our work has been featured in more than 3,000 news stories, including in every major media outlet.
Policy Reform: This work leads to change. Our research and analysis have informed more than 20 pieces of Congressional legislation, and our reports have helped drive federal antitrust and regulatory actions.

Our Recent Wins

As of January 1, “Product of USA” Finally Means What You Think It Means

January 5, 2026

How Farm Action Cracked the Corporate Egg Price Gouging Scheme

June 18, 2025

Our Origin Story

Exposing Corporate Power in Food and Agriculture

As we looked across the food system, we saw one root problem again and again: powerful corporations were shaping government policy to benefit themselves. This influence created unfair markets for farmers, harmed workers, weakened rural communities, and contributed to environmental, animal welfare, and public health harms.

We brought together unlikely allies to better understand and expose this imbalance of power. Our work focuses on making these dynamics visible—so they can be clearly understood and publicly debated.

Founded in 2019 and based in Missouri, Farm Action is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization focused on exposing corporate power in food and agriculture. Through research, network building, and strategic communications, we work to build a fair, sustainable, and healthy food system.